Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A trail marathon and a 16 mile race around the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast on 20 September 2026, licensed by the Trail Running Association and supporting local charities with required safety kit for participants.

Join this flexible timed event along the flat River Thames towpath in Walton on Thames. Complete as many laps as you like over seven hours to achieve distances from 5km to an ultra marathon.

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 pairs ten set Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries; all participants must be 18 or over.

Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.

Trail races at Fyvie Castle with 5 km, 1600 m and 800 m distances, chip timing for some races, medals and age rules. The event supports the Fyvie Parent Council and includes refreshments from the castle tea room.

A 26.2 miles loop marathon in the Cairngorms National Park on 20 September 2026, mostly on trail with varied terrain around Kingussie. Entry includes a finisher's medal, T-shirt and post-race food; fee £89.99 and places limited.

A coastal multi-terrain race in Bude on 20 September 2026, covering about 8 miles of trails, fields and wooded sections. Two water stations, a postrace pasty for finishers, and overall, age-group and team prizes are provided.

Black Hill Trail Run in Bere Regis, Dorset features 5 km and 10 km trail races on rural terrain, organised by Bere Regis Scout Group. Course info, results, prize details and charity support are listed on the event pages.

Locomotion Trail Runs in Eaglescliffe on 20 September 2026 offers 10- and 5-mile routes partly along the original S&DR railway, with proceeds to the Great North Air Ambulance and MND and medals for all finishers.

A flat *10 km* trail from Aylsham to Reepham along the Marriott's Way, with five timed start waves, a corporate team option, posted race numbers, bag drop and a free shuttle bus running between start and finish.

A multi day continuous 286 km mountain race across Wales with over 11,000 metres of ascent. Enter solo or in teams of three or six; the course links Llanberis, Yr Wyddfa, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan with five supported checkpoints.

A five mile autumn trail run in Mill Green on 24 Sep 2026 with limited entry for over 18s. The event is self sufficient, route is anti-clockwise and a head torch and phone are required.

A multi-distance trail event in the Lake District National Park, 25 to 27 September 2026, linking the region's 13 valleys with races from 22.4 km to 184.3 km, ITRA points and Western States qualifiers, plus children's Future Valleys races.

A trail ultra across the Ochil Hills offering 30 mile, 50 mile and a limited 100 mile option. Marked routes include checkpoints with water, GPS tracking and chip timing, with medals for all finishers.

A waterside trail event in Yorkshire on 26 September 2026 with routes past seven reservoirs and three distances from 13 to 32 miles. Trackers are provided or available to hire and finishers receive a medal and an event T shirt.

An inflatable obstacle event in York on 26 September 2026 with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, finisher medals and on course water. Children aged 5 to 15 must run with a paying adult.

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running series on the historic St Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Runners can choose from 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile distances, starting on Holy Island. The event includes GPS tracking, a T-shirt, and a medal..

A 102 mile canal route around Manchester with 11 checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The event has a 30 hour overall cut off, mandatory safety kit, qualifying criteria and buckle awards for finishers.